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Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Eagerly anticipated project to feature 12 youth baseball fields (McAllen, TX) Three years after McAllen citizens approved an $11 million bond for the construction of a youth baseball complex, the project is now underway. Delays included a turn-over in administration at the start of the project and initial construction bids not in
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – With Valentine’s Day 2017 just around the corner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s highly skilled agriculture specialists continue to pore through millions of arriving cut flower stems to ensure that plant diseases and plant pests are detected and stopped from being introduced into the United States where they could
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of cocaine with an estimated street value of more than at $5 million at World Trade Bridge in one enforcement action. “Our CBP officers’ knowledge of concealment methods and the technology they utilized on a daily basis
Courtesy Richard Pauza, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Agents Doug Fires and Bobby Taylor were traveling back to their station when they observed an accident and quickly reacted by blocking traffic and rendering initial first aid to the occupants who appeared to be in shock. “Agents Doug Fires and
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a Mexican national who was wanted on an outstanding murder warrant and listed as one of the FBI’s 10 Most Wanted Fugitives. “CBP officers remain vigilant in intercepting travelers with outstanding warrants,” said Port Director Gregory
Courtesy Steve Helm, UMass Boston releases results of comprehensive study of Special Olympics Texas athletes and families AUSTIN, Tx – In the largest study to date of people with intellectual disabilities and their families, researchers found that Special Olympics Texas leads the nation in the employment of athletes with intellectual disabilities in competitive environments. The
Courtesy Laura D. Garcia, (McAllen, Tx)- McAllen Public Library invites the community to attend the Family Place Site Visit presentation on Thursday, January 26 at 10:00AM in the Main Library Children’s Department. The site visit by Family Place Officials is to certify that MPL is fulfilling its promise to promote the core objectives of the
Courtesy Mucia Dovalina, LAREDO, TEXAS – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recently seized a significant amount of alleged marijuana hidden in a tractor trailer of a driver enrolled in the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program. “The primary officers’ experience and interviewing technique was a key component in this significant narcotic interception,” said
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, (McCallen, Texas)-Last week, City of McAllen District I Commissioner Richard F. Cortez was recognized by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with the Presidential Award, the highest honor awarded by the organization. Cortez was honored for the work he did when, as mayor, he helped to bring the group’s
Courtesy Xochitl Mora, Upcoming seminar to provide details of applying for 0% small business loan McAllen, TX – LiftFund, the City of McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce want to help new or expanding entrepreneurs in the area with a 0% small business loan. To inform business owners in the area,
